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Hirah Family History

Hirah Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hirai, Shirah, Hirsh, Hirth, Hirsch, Sarah, Mira, Birch, Horch, High

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Where is the Hirah family from?

You can see how Hirah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hirah family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hirah families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Hirah families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Hirah's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hirah families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hirah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Hirah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hirah census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 38 immigration records available for the last name Hirah. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Hirah. For the veterans among your Hirah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hirah lifespan?

Average Hirah life expectancy in 1980 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hirah ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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